College Readiness Workshop
ThePlace2B invites first-generation college students and their families to join us for a College Readiness Workshop designed to make the college application and financial aid process feel a little less overwhelming. Whether you’re just beginning to explore college or are ready to start applying, this workshop will provide practical guidance, resources, and connections to help […]
One Lawn at a Time: How YWCA Youth Are Growing Skills While Giving Back
For Rachel Nelson, every hour of the day is already spoken for. As a single mother, she works full-time while attending school, leaving little time to catch her breath—let alone spend two or three hours mowing the lawn. “It’s just so overwhelming,” Rachel said. When she learned that YWCA Quad Cities was offering free lawn […]
Students Explore Mental Health, Healing, and Hope Together at Youth Mental Health Forum
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, ThePlace2B held its third annual Youth Mental Health Forum on May 28, 2026. The forum was designed to create a safe, welcoming space where youth could openly talk about mental health, share their lived experiences, and connect with peers and supportive adults. The goal was to normalize these […]
Finding Sisterhood at ThePlace2B
Kylie didn’t always feel like she belonged. Not originally from the Quad Cities, she was navigating a new place, new people, and doing it mostly on her own. By her own admission, she was “very anti-social,” unsure of how to connect or even start a conversation. That began to change when a friend introduced her […]
